ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book investigates the essence of the dissonances of the Zone heritage from the point of view of critical heritage studies. It portrays Chornobyl tourism. The book shows how limiting the treatment of the Zone as a form of dark tourism is referring to the trends in tourism in recent years while at the same time emphasising the dynamic of development of the Zone's touristification. The concept of the major revitalisation of the Exclusion Zone, initiated by a decree of President Zelensky, is slowly gaining momentum. Inclusive and participatory approach assumes that dissonances may lead to something positive – the mutual recognition that allows us to understand the essence of tensions, and, in turn, a critical reflection may contribute to the easing of tensions between individual stakeholders.
